This Day in History
On this day in History in 1823, Joseph Smith, founder of this modern day religion, was said to have had a vision of Moroni, an angel or resurrected being, who instructed him to restore God's church on Earth.
What is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)?
This mountain range runs through Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia?
What are the Appalachian Mountains?
It tells the story of two star-crossed lovers that come form two opposing houses.
What is Romeo and Juliette?
This is the number of people who were aboard Noah's Ark.
What is Eight?
This New Zealand mountaineer who became the first confirmed climber to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, and this former US Secretary of State.
Who are Sir Edmund Hillary Clinton?
On this day in History in 1957, This American TV series, which was based on a mystery series by Erle Stanley Gardner, debuted and became hugely popular, especially noted for Raymond Burr's portrayal of the title character.
What is Perry Mason?
Alaska hosts the tallest mountain peak in North America known as.
What is Mt. McKinley (Denali)?
Three witches tell a Scottish general that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, he kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow him, resulting in more death.
What is Macbeth?
They were the first two apostles to follow Jesus.
Who are Peter and Andrew?
This star of 1957's "Paths of Glory" and 1960's "Spartacus" and this American Military Leader who served as General of the Army for the United States.
Who are Kirk Douglas MacArthur?
On this day in History in 1933, The Hobbit, a coming-of-age fantasy novel that became a classic, was published and was written by this English author.
Who is J.R.R. Tolkien?
This region is considered to be the "Heartland of the U.S."
What is the Midwest region?
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son to avenge his murder by killing the new king, his uncle. He feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill him. The play ends with a duel, during which the King, Queen, his opponent and himself are all killed.
What is Hamlet?
This was the instrument that David played.
What is the harp (or lyre)?
This rebel without a cause and this "King of Cool" who was one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-twentieth century.
Who are James Dean Martin?
On this day in History in 1950, American comedian and actor Bill Murray, best known for his trademark deadpan humor on this long running sketch comedy show and for his film roles, was born.
What is Saturday Night Live?
Wyoming’s largest lake, it lies right in the middle of a national park.
What is Yellowstone Lake?
Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife. Lucentio marries Bianca and, in a contest at the end, Katherina proves to be the most obedient wife.
What is Taming of the Shrew?
She was the only female judge of Israel.
Who is Deborah?
This comedian and current host of "The Price is Right" and this Hollywood Heartthrob known for his Mid-Atlantic accent, debonair demeanor, light-hearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing.
Who are Drew Cary Grant?
On this day in History in 1972, this Philippine President imposed martial law in the Philippines, beginning a period of harsh authoritarian rule.
Who is Ferdinand Marcos?
This city is the gateway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River.
What is New Orleans?
Viola, separated from her twin Sebastian, dresses as a boy and works for the Duke Orsino, whom she falls in love with. Orsino is in love with the Countess Olivia, and sends Viola to court her for him, but Olivia falls for Viola instead. Sebastian arrives, causing a flood of mistaken identity, and marries Olivia. Viola then reveals she is a girl and marries Orsino.
What is Twelfth Night?
This city mentioned in the Book of Revelation is also the name of an American city.
What is Philadelphia?
This American actor "When Harry met Sally" who has hosted the Oscars nine times and this country music singer of "Don't it Make my Brown Eyes Blue."
Who are Billy Crystal Gayle?